Join us in re-listening to this special episode with Commissioner of Corrections for the state of Maine, Randy Liberty. This episode originally aired this past spring and focused on how leadership is essential for healing, highlighting that the way we lead can be either harmful or deeply meaningful and healing for all involved. Auntie Macy opens the show with a new introduction, talking about Randy's book, "Liberty's Prison", the conversation the Aunties had about his dog, Bosco and all of the wonderful work he has done in order to reduce food insecurity across the state with the help of the residents of the Maine State Prison tending to the gardens at the facility. Please enjoy hearing the lessons and stories Randy has to share!
REPLAY: When Leaders Lead with Love, We Heal
Join us in re-listening to this special episode with Commissioner of Corrections for the state of Maine, Randy Liberty. This episode originally aired this past spring and focused on how leadership is essential for healing, highlighting that the way we lead can be either harmful or deeply meaningful and healing for all involved. Auntie Macy opens the show with a new introduction, talking about Randy's book, "Liberty's Prison", the conversation the Aunties had about his dog, Bosco and all of the wonderful work he has done in order to reduce food insecurity across the state with the help of the residents of the Maine State Prison tending to the gardens at the facility. Please enjoy hearing the lessons and stories Randy has to share!
Wabanaki Words Used:
Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc
Topics Discussed:
Randy Liberty - https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/about/cabinet/liberty
“Liberty’s Prison” by Randy Liberty - https://www.amazon.com/Libertys-Prison-Radically-Reformed-American/dp/B0F941CFY3
Randy on “207” - https://www.newscentermaine.com/video/news/local/207/207-february-12-2026/97-347e7448-6142-43e9-adaf-617a5e6e2271
Maine Criminal Justice Academy - https://www.maine.gov/dps/mcja
Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/
Maine Compost School - https://extension.umaine.edu/agriculture/maine-compost-school/
AIO, Rockland Food Pantry - https://www.aiofoodpantry.org/
USDA - https://www.usda.gov/
Togus VA - https://www.va.gov/maine-health-care/locations/togus-va-medical-center/
Colby College - https://www.colby.edu/
National Suicide and Crisis Number, Press 1 for VA- 988
Wabanaki Careline – 1-844-844-2622
CAP Agency, Maine - https://mecap.org/
Ellsworth, Maine - https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/
Kennebeck County, Maine - https://kennebec.gov/
Department of Corrections - https://www.maine.gov/corrections/
Wabanaki Tribal Nations:
Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)
Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)
Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk
Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)
Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine
Special Thanks/Woliwon:
Guest: Randy Liberty
Producer: Gavin Allen
Podcast Team: Macy Downs